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Horsehead Mountain

Mountain in California · 5,568 ft

5,568 ft
Elevation
650 ft
Prominence
2.1 mi
Hike length one way
40.1381, -123.1267
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Horsehead Mountain

2.1 mi
one way
1,089 ft
of ascent
1 h 57 min
round trip

The route starts at Little Doe Wilderness Trailhead — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

4,787 ft2.1 mi · 5,853 ft

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Parking and starting point

1Little Doe Wilderness TrailheadRecommended
parking · southwest of the peak
2.1 mi on foot · ↑ 1,089 ft · about 1 h 57 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Four Corners Trailhead
parking · southwest of the peak
about 4.4 mi to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Boundary Trailhead
parking · southwest of the peak
about 8.2 mi to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗

Check signage and any parking fees on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How high is Horsehead Mountain?

Horsehead Mountain is 5,568 ft above sea level and lies in California. Its prominence is 650 ft — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Horsehead Mountain?

From Little Doe Wilderness Trailhead it is about 2.1 mi one way with 1,089 ft of ascent. Expect around 1 h 57 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Horsehead Mountain?

The nearest parking is Little Doe Wilderness Trailhead (southwest of the peak) — 2.1 mi on foot · ↑ 1,089 ft · about 1 h 57 min round trip. Alternative: Four Corners Trailhead (southwest of the peak) (about 4.4 mi to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.

Can I log Horsehead Mountain in Conquer?

Yes — Horsehead Mountain is one of 49,213 peaks in United States in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.

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